Man Lift and Boom Lift Safety: Harness, Wind, and Power Lines

Man lifts and boom lifts raise the worker to great heights and away from the machine base, so their risks differ from scissor lifts: stability is affected by horizontal outreach, and the basket may approach obstacles and power lines.

Before operating

• Check the ground under the machine and along its travel path, avoiding holes and soft ground.
• Learn the control panel, the emergency stop, and the emergency lowering system.
• Confirm the work area is clear of overhead power lines, and keep the safe distances set by the relevant authorities.

In the basket

• Keep the safety harness clipped to the designated anchor point in the basket at all times.
• Never exceed the basket capacity or the permitted number of people.
• Do not use the basket as a crane for heavy materials or to rig loads.

Weather

• Wind has more effect the higher the basket goes; stop work when it exceeds the limit in the model instructions.

For great heights, Al-Fareed provides a trained operator on request. Compare man lift sizes.